Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB Golf Shaft
It’s back and better than ever. Mitsubishi Chemical has released their sixth iteration of the Diamana WB (White Board) shaft. The Diamana WB offers updated materials but retains the “smooth and classic” feel we all love. The low spin, low launch profile will appeal to strong swingers, and the iconic brand will look great in your bag too.
The Looks
The tag line of smooth and classic applies to the looks of the Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB just as much as the feel. What I’ve really liked about this line is that it’s not trying to do too much. No flash, no gimmick, only a traditional and classy presentation. You’ll find a lighter matte black finish, an updated “Diamana” logo, and unobtrusive lettering. The best part, of course, is the iconic flower banding near the handle. You will recognize it immediately. It’s a beaut.
How Does it Feel?
The Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB excels in the feel department. It’s the hallmark of this line. You are able to sense where the clubhead is wonderfully, and you feel it unload with a satisfying and slightly mild thwack at impact. My first couple rounds out with the WB made me feel like I was back in the early days of titanium driver heads (983k days, aka the glory days). It’s so solid, so smooth, and the thing just feels great. There’s a lot to this one. I find a ton of contrast to my undisputed gamer for the last 2-ish years, the Tensei Orange 1K, which gave me near identical numbers and performance, but feels almost like it’s not there compared to the WB.
On-Course Performance
| Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin | Carry (Yds) | Total (Yds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 157 | 11º | 2250 | 260 | 274 |
As mentioned above, the Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB has shown to give me very similar data and on-course results. That’s fun, because I love them both, but they have very different builds! The WB has new Dialead Pitch Fiber in the butt end to stabilize, Xlink Resin to stiffen and allow for other better materials to be incorporated. Then there are additional MR70 fibers, which MCA says are what makes this shaft super smooth.
In my early testing, the Diamana WB and its low spin, low launch attributes showed up as expected. I’m typically coming into the ball at a bit of a downward angle, so I get a bit too much extra spin sometimes. This profile knocks off some of that excess, and when I am able to bring the clubhead in a bit more neutral, I’m hammering it. That’s especially useful considering I’ve been playing their lighter weight 53gram profile.
I’ve also found that my misses don’t go crazy. After a half dozen rounds, I’ve yet to really get punished by a big slice or duckhook, and I can certainly manage the occasional push or pull.
Final Thoughts – Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB
One of the most iconic golf shafts in the market has returned with an addition of modern materials and techniques, and a slick but classy graphics update. It still feels amazing, and with the wide variety of weight and flex options, you’ll be able to dial in the Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB for your game. We’re lucky to get to test out so many of the latest and greatest shafts, and it’s rare to come across one that could find some real staying power in my bag. This one might be it!
